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4.00 Credits
This course provides the means of diagnosing and locating problems encountered in the operation of the automotive engine. It involves the use of various types of testing equipment to diagnose problems in the following engine systems: mechanical components, ignition systems, charging systems, starting systems, fuel systems, emission controls, and computer engine control systems. Costs incurred for parts and/or supplies are the responsibility of the student. Instructor consent required to take this course.
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4.00 Credits
This course provides students with the necessary technical and practical information on the types of hand and power tools, the principles of metal straightening, sanding, and patching rusted areas. Other topics covered will include various types of body plastics and fiberglass, masking and preparing surfaces for painting, spray-painting with automotive finishes, and body welding. Students in this course will gain experience performing the bodywork and painting of an automobile. Costs incurred for parts and/or supplies are the responsibility of the student. Only Automotive students may take this course.
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2.00 Credits
This course is a study of the construction, operation, and maintenance of the automobile air conditioner, which includes R12 and R134A. Emphasis is placed on the practical problems which occur in the servicing of air conditioners, as these problems relate to the total functioning of the engine and electrical system. Costs incurred for parts and/or supplies are the responsibility of the student. Instructor consent required to take this course.
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4.00 Credits
This course deals with the basic principles of the diesel engine. The diesel cycle and its application to modern power units will be emphasized. Topics include the following systems: air, fuel, cooling, lubrication, and combustion. Other topics to be covered include maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the diesel engine components. Costs incurred for parts and/or supplies are the responsibility of the student. Only Automotive students may take this course.
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4.00 Credits
This course includes such topics as automotive parts familiarization, cataloging and pricing, inventory control, and basic principles of parts management. Also included will be the use of computers in inventory control, entering daily purchases and sales, and order production. This course covers the personal qualities needed by an automotive parts salesperson, such as courtesy and personal appearance, as well as effective marketing and merchandising methods. Only Automotive students may take this course.
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4.00 Credits
Study of the construction, operation, and maintenance of the various suspension and steering units, steering gears, constant velocity joints, front and rear axle assemblies; includes the theory, service and troubleshooting of computerized suspension systems and traction control systems; also covers computerized 4-wheel alignment. Costs incurred for parts and/or supplies are the responsibility of the student. Only Automotive students may take this course.
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4.00 Credits
This course reviews the fundamentals of electricity, operating principles of meters and emphasizes the oscilloscope as a diagnostic tool. Oscilloscope voltage and current ramping forms are taught and practiced. Skills in troubleshooting and tracing wiring diagrams are further developed and practiced. Specific computer circuits and multiplexed systems such as body computer circuits, air bag, and traction control are analyzed and diagnosed. Digital dashes, driver information centers, and power train management systems will be analyzed and diagnosed; use of computer based test equipment will be initiated. Costs incurred for parts and/or supplies are the responsibility of the student. Instructor consent required to take this course.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students, whose program requires completion of Biological Science 201 or Biological Science 207, but who have not achieved a satisfactory score on the Anatomy and Physiology Placement Examination, with basic science knowledge for an anatomy and physiology class. The course includes a study of the cell structure, energy of the cell, mitosis and meiosis, cellular transport, inorganic and organic chemistry, acid-base, and biological macromolecules. This course does not meet associate degree graduation requirements. Course may be used to fulfill the prerequisites for Biological Science 201 or Biological Science 207.
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed for allied health majors and may serve as a prerequisite for Biological Science 201, 204 and 207. In this course, students will study the fundamental concepts common to all living organisms, be introduced to basic lab science skills, and learn about the systematic approach to studying life. The relevance of the following topics to humans is emphasized: the chemical basis of life, biological organization, cell structures and functions, metabolism, energy utilization, heredity, and basic human anatomy. Through laboratory exercises, experiments, and animal and organ dissection the students' understanding of the concepts discussed in lecture will be enhanced.
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4.00 Credits
To present a study of the general characteristics and basic concepts of living organisms, which includes: the hierarchical organization of life, scientific method and experimental design, basic chemistry of life (inorganic and organic), cell types and structures, membrane structure and function, thermodynamics/energy flow, metabolic processes (photosynthesis & cellular respiration), the cell cycle, meiosis, and an introduction to genetics.
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